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2023 Recalls

6,617 recalls · Page 36 of 133

2023 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,617 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.51% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.1 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 133 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2023.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 13 critical, 30 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (22), NHTSA (11), FDA Drug (7), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2023 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

remel TODD HEWITT W. CNA (LIM BROTH), REF R064810; used to isolate Group B Streptococci form clinical specimens containing mixed bacterial flora

Remel, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DNN , Model Numbers: a) 04293-000; b) 04293-KIT; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2023

Mallinckrodt One-Way Valve, 22F x 22M, a) Part #91346 (1 piece) and b) Part #50412 (pack of 5) Used with ventilators.

Mallinckrodt Manufacturing LLC

FDA Devices Low Sep 20, 2023

KWIK-STIK, ANA (3 Strains) QC Set, REF 5065P; Microbiological testing

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

procedural kits containing ultrasonic transmission gel, Item Numbers: a)¿¿¿¿¿ 28-GG023, b)¿¿¿¿ 28-GG105, c)¿¿¿¿¿ 28-GG107, d)¿¿¿¿ 28-GG121, …

Advance Medical Designs, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (unexposed) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 18140-000; b) 18140-KIT; c) 18140-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the mic…

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (80 kVp) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 04217-000 (EMEA number VINLNAN003); b) 04217-KIT; c) 04217-SET; radiation monitoring dosim…

Landauer

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2023

Proclaim Plus 7 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3672 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed …

Abbott Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DNN, Model Numbers: a) 03051-1MO; b) 03051-3MO; c) 03051-OTO; d) 03051-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR…

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

NanoDots, Model Numbers: a) BC30023, description: QC Set For Microstar Dots; b) BC30083, description: nanoDot QC Set - 80kVp - Sale; c) BC30…

Landauer

NHTSA Moderate Sep 20, 2023

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

BUICK,CHEVROLET

NHTSA Critical Sep 20, 2023

BMW 2023: VISIBILITY/WIPER

BMW

NHTSA Critical Sep 20, 2023

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2023: SUSPENSION:REAR

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA Critical Sep 18, 2023

JEEP 2022-2023: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

JEEP

NHTSA Critical Sep 18, 2023

DODGE 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DODGE

NHTSA Critical Sep 15, 2023

KIA 2019: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

KIA

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2023

American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2023

Best Buy Recalls Insignia and Yardbird Fire Tables with Lava Rocks Due to Burn and Impact Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2023

Buffalo Games Recalls Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits Due to Serious Ingestion, Choking and Obstruction Hazards; One Infant Death R…

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2023

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2023

STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 14, 2023

TJX Recalls Foldable Bistro Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores

FDA Food Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Cooperstown Cheese Company 1. Jersey Girl 2. Toma Celena 3. Abbie 4. SK 5. Jersey Girl with garlic/rosemary 6.Jersey Girl spring onion 7. Bobby s…

Cooperstown Cheese Company, LLC

FDA Food Low Sep 13, 2023

Parent's Choice brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula, 638g, packaged in plastic tubs; and Tippy Toes brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula, 94…

PBM Nutritionals, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form packaged in paperboard tray with plastic overwrap, 12 packages per …

Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)

FDA Food Low Sep 13, 2023

Ruby Mountain Spring Water 3 and 5 gallon plastic water jugs

RUBY MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2023

Milrinone Lactate Injection, USP 20mg/20 mL (1mg/mL), packaged in 10 x 20 mL vials per carton, NDC 72485-502-01 (single vial), Rx only, Distributed b…

Caplin Steriles Limited

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Capsaicin Cream 0.025%, External Analgesic Cream, Penetrating Pain Relief, NET WT. 2.1 OZ. (60g) NDC 50268-195-60, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski,…

AVKARE LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Sodium Fluoride 1.1%, SODIUM FLUORIDE Prescription Dental Toothpaste, 5000 ppm Fluoride Plus Mild Cleaning System Spearmint NET WT. 1.8 OZ. (51g), Rx…

AVKARE LLC

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2023

Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe), 180ng/18mg, 30 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured for: Esperion Therapeutics, Inc, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, NDC 7242…

Esperion

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Digoxin Tablets, USP 0.25mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for/Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New Castle, DE NDC 10135-0748…

Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 13, 2023

Digoxin Tablets, USP 0.125mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for/Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New Castle, DE NDC# 10135-07…

Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 13, 2023

Fosfomycin Tromethamine Granules for Oral Solution, 3 g single- dose sachet, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by…

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

ISee Ortho-K Lens

PARAGON VISION SCIENCES, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Olympus Distal Attachment (in Olympus Disposable EMR Kit)- Designed to be attached to the distal end of the endoscope. Disposable EMR Kit: K-001, K-…

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Allura Xper series

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Sep 13, 2023

ZVU Functional GI Software, REF: ZVU-3

Diversatek Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Azurion

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Fargo Ortho-K Lens

PARAGON VISION SCIENCES, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

3D9-3v Transducer, accessory to Philips Ultrasound Systems: EPIQ Elite; Affiniti 30, 50, and 70; ClearVue 850; HD15; iU22; and Compact 5000

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Reusable distal attachments Models: MH-462, MH-463, MH-464, MH-465, MH-466, MH-483, MH-587, MH-588(US), MH-589, MH-590, MH-591, MH-592, MH-593, MH-…

Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

MultiDiagnost-Eleva

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Cook Lead Clipper- An auxiliary tool indicated for use in patients requiring percutaneous retrieval of cardiac leads. Order Number (GPN): G20003 Re…

Cook Vandergrift, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

For intraventricular indications mainly used for operations within the brain ventricles. Product Code: FF399R

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2023

KIA 2018-2021: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

KIA

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2023

TOYOTA 2023: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2023

FORD 2019-2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

FORD

NHTSA Critical Sep 11, 2023

GENESIS 2021-2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

GENESIS

NHTSA Critical Sep 8, 2023

NISSAN 2019-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NISSAN

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2023

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2023 across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.